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David Axelrod: “This is an all Republican Washington. That's an obligation, an opportunity, it's also a burden. The Republicans now have…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
This is an all Republican Washington. That's an obligation, an opportunity, it's also a burden. The Republicans now have to deliver, they won the election.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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Commenting on the responsibility of the Republican party following their electoral victory.

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